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Summary

The undefined website content provides an introduction to writing and formatting articles for the ILLUMINATION publication on Medium, offering tips, resources, and challenges to new and established writers.

Abstract

The undefined website welcomes writers to the ILLUMINATION publication on Medium, offering a brief guide to article formatting and curation. It advises writers to consult two comprehensive guides for detailed instructions on writing and formatting for Medium. The publication now only accepts draft submissions, and writers are encouraged to read extensively to understand what content resonates with readers. Additionally, the site suggests resources for writing development, such as articles on entrepreneurship, creativity, and updates on the publication's progress. It also mentions the potential for writers to expand their reach through other mediums like YouTube, as encouraged by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz, the publication's leader. Writers are invited to engage with the community by reading, clapping, and responding to articles before starting to write themselves. The overarching message is to enjoy the writing journey on Medium.

Opinions

  • The guides provided are considered highly useful for understanding Medium's writing and formatting expectations.
  • Reading a variety of articles is recommended as a method to learn what engages readers and to find inspiration.
  • Experimentation with writing is encouraged for skill development, with specific article challenges suggested.
  • The publication values growth and success through leveraging creativity, as indicated by the recommended reading materials.
  • There is an emphasis on community engagement and support within the ILLUMINATION publication, with Dr. Mehmet Yildiz setting an example for writers.
  • Writers are encouraged to find their own pace and style, whether by immediately publishing or gradually participating in the community before writing.
  • The importance of enjoying the writing process is highlighted as

Welcome Aboard the ILLUMINATION Publication!

Story writing tips for new illuminators.

Image by Paul Brennan from Pixabay

This is a quick introduction to article formatting basics. Whether you are an established writer of many years or you are a new writer and you’ve just arrived on Medium and here on this exciting new publication, this is for you.

The most useful advice you can get for how to format your article, which will give you the best chance at curation and keeping your readers' attention, is to have a look through these two guides. They will help you get accustomed to the way Medium works.

There are two ways to add your work to a publication. ILLUMINATION now only accepts drafts.

You can also read as many articles as possible to get a feel for what looks good, reads well and tickles your fancy.

We like to experiment here. If you’d like some challenges which are designed to develop your writing skills, I highly recommend the following articles.

Perhaps you are looking to break into YouTube fame. You might enjoy recording a video of yourself ‘highlighting your capabilities and featuring your content’ as suggested by Dr Mehmet Yildiz, our amazing leader.

There’s plenty of other material for you to get stuck into to find out how and what and why. Or you might prefer to dive straight into publishing something!

Please check out Dr Mehmet Yildiz where you’ll find a list of all the ILLUMINATION daily encouragement, support, inspiration, and updates.

I took a month or two to get a few stories out of my system. It was rather therapeutic. Others only read, clapped and responded to articles they enjoyed before taking the plunge into writing. Maybe you’d like to try a bit of both.

Most importantly please enjoy the trip.

Ahoy, me hearties!

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